Jungle Safari in Nepal

Chitwan jungle safari offers you plenty of chance to explore wildlife. Probably, your trip will remain incomplete if you miss to visit wildlife sanctuary like this.

There are many beautiful parks dispersed across the nation. These parks offer you a unique opportunity to see different species of flora and fauna from the very close quarters. You can find several resorts in the parks and they provide comfortable accommodation and delicious cuisine. They also offer many wildlife activities like safaris on Elephant's back, walk through the jungle and canoe trips. All these activities are carried out by the trained staffs. Jungle safari takes you deep into the jungle, beyond the beaten tracks.

During the Chitwan tour, if you are lucky enough, you may encounter with rhino or tiger. You will be amazed to find tigers and rhinos in front of you. You will also be surprised by the sounds and sights of the jungle. The local inhabitants of this area are called Tharus. You can also observe their unique life style and different culture. Tharus are local indigenous living in the plain area of Nepal.

CLIMATE IN CHITWAN

The Chitwan Park has a range of climatic seasons each offering a unique experience. October through February with average temperatures of 25oc offer an enjoyable climate. From March to June temperatures can reach as high as 43oC. The hot humid days give way to the monsoon season that typically lasts from late June until September, rivers become flooded and roads are impossible in Chitwan.

In late January, local villagers are allowed to cut thatch grasses to meet their needs, which offer a better viewing of wildlife for visitors. Also, between September and November and February and April, migratory birds join the residential birds and create spectacular bird watching opportunities. While the monsoon rains bring lush vegetation, most trees flower in late winter. The plash tree, known as the "flame of the forest' and silk cotton tree have spectacular crimson flowers that can be seen from a distance.

FEATURES OF CHITWAN TOUR IN NEPAL

The Park consists of a diversity of ecosystems-including the Churia hills, Ox-bow lakes, and the flood plains of the Rapti, Reu and Narayani Rivers. The Churia hills rise slowly towards the East from 150 m. to more than 800 m. The western portion of the Park is comprised of the lower but more rugged, Someshwor hill. The Park shares its eastern boundary with the Parsa Wildlife Reserve.

CHITWAN FLORA AND FAUNA

The Chitwan valley consists of tropical and subtropical forests. Sal forests cover 70 percent of the park. Sal leaves are used locally for plates in festivals and religious offerings.

Grasslands cover 20 percent of the Chitwan National Park. There are more than 50 different types of grasses, including the elephant grass (Saccharum spp), renowned for its immense height. It can grow up to 8m in height. The park is home to more than 50 mammal species, over 525 birds, and 55 amphibians and reptiles. The endangered fauna found in the Park are: One-horned rhinoceros, Gaur. Royal Bengal tiger. Wild elephant, Four horned antelope, Pangolin, Golden monitor lizard, Python, etc. Bengal florican. Lesser florican, Giant hornbill, Black stork, White stork, etc.

FACILITIES DURING IN CHITWAN TOUR

Chitwan tour offers interesting sites and activities. The display at the visitor centre at Sauraha provides fascinating information on wildlife and conservation program. The women's user groups' souvenir shop offers a variety of handicrafts and other local products for gifts and souvenirs.

Elephant safari provides opportunity to get a closer view of the endangered one-horned rhinoceros. One may also get a glimpse of the elusive Bengal tiger. The Elephant Breeding Center at Khorsor, Sauraha gives you information on captive elephant and the calves born there.

The museum at Kasara, the Park headquarters, has informative displays- near the HQ visitors can see Bikram Baba, a Hindu religious site of archival value. A short walk (1km) from the Park HQ will take you to the Gharial Breeding Center, which is also a home to the Marsh mugger, gharial crocodiles and other turtles.

Inside the Park, there are 7 resorts run by Park concessionaires that can provide lodging and access to wildlife activities. Various resorts and Lodges are situated outside the park also offer variety of services.

Nepal Jungle Safari Packages